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Gov. Phil Bryant And Industry Leaders Commend Passage Of Health Care Zone Act
April 30, 2012 In NewsJACKSON – Legislation aimed at expanding medical care and increasing the number of health care jobs in Mississippi, House Bill 1537, passed the Senate unanimously and now heads to Gov. Bryant for approval. “I commend the members of Legislature, Speaker Gunn and Lt. Gov. Reeves for their leadership in passing the Health Care Industry Zone [...]
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Gov. Phil Bryant Appoints Dr. Barham To Board Of Health
April 30, 2012 In NewsJACKSON—Gov. Phil Bryant has appointed Dr. Ed D. “Tad” Barham to serve on the Mississippi State Board of Health. Pending Senate confirmation, Barham’s term is effective immediately and ends on June 30, 2017. The 11-member state board of health governs the Mississippi State Department of Health, helps shape the department’s policy direction, appoints the state [...]
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Gov. Phil Bryant Celebrates Memorial With Smithville
April 28, 2012 In NewsGovernor’s Office Presents Town with Grant to Help with Recovery Smithville—Gov. Phil Bryant joined the town of Smithville today to remember the 16 people who lost their lives in the massive tornadoes that swept through Mississippi last April. The ceremony not only honored the lives lost but also recognized the town’s road to recovery. To [...]
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Recovery Continues One Year After Historic Tornado Outbreaks In Mississippi
April 26, 2012 In NewsJACKSON – One year after an historic tornado outbreak swept through Mississippi, counties and local communities continue to make tremendous progress towards recovery from those devastating storms. Two systems moved through Mississippi last April, and The National Weather Service confirmed 37 tornadoes touched down in Mississippi on April 27, 2011, killing 37 people and injuring more [...]
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Gov. Bryant Signs Bill To Help Bring More Doctors To Mississippi
April 25, 2012 In NewsJACKSON—Gov. Phil Bryant signed Tuesday legislation that aims to attract more physicians to Mississippi. House Bill 317 establishes the Office of Mississippi Physician Workforce at the University of Mississippi Medical Center and will increase the number of medical residency programs offered throughout the state. According to studies conducted by UMMC, 50 percent of its graduates [...]
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Gov. Bryant Signs Small Business Bill
April 23, 2012 In NewsJACKSON—Gov. Phil Bryant today signed into law legislation that aims to remove unnecessary barriers to business growth by giving small businesses a voice in state rulemaking processes. Bryant outlined the need for the Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Act (Senate Bill 2398) in his inaugural State of the State address and says the measure is needed [...]
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Gov. Bryant Urges Lawmakers To Pass A Strong Child Protection Act
April 20, 2012 In NewsJACKSON – Gov. Phil Bryant stressed the importance of The Child Protection Act, House Bill 16, in a letter to Senate Chairman Briggs Hopson and House Chairman Andy Gibson. The bill has moved to conference, where House and Senate members will work to draft final language for the measure. Bryant is urging lawmakers to retain [...]
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Governor Bryant Signs Emergency Decleration For Aberdeen School District
April 20, 2012 In NewsJACKSON – Governor Phil Bryant today declared a state of emergency exists in the Aberdeen School District, authorizing the state Department of Education to take immediate corrective action. “After a thorough review, it is imperative for the state to obtain control of the Aberdeen School District and take immediate steps so the district can begin [...]
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Gov. Phil Bryant Appoints Wilson Banking Commissioner
April 20, 2012 In NewsJACKSON—Gov. Phil Bryant has appointed Jerry Wilson of Columbus, Miss., as Banking Commissioner. Wilson will serve a four-year term beginning July 1. As Banking Commissioner, Wilson will be responsible for oversight of financial institutions chartered under state authority and will ensure that those institutions comply with Mississippi’s banking laws and regulations. “I am pleased that [...]
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Jobs Announcement Marks Gov. Phil Bryant’s 100th Day In Office
April 18, 2012 In NewsNATCHEZ – Gov. Phil Bryant marked his 100th day in office by making an economic development announcement in Adams County. Bryant joined officials from two companies – The Blain Companies and Fores Canada Inc. – to announce a business agreement that will create about 60 new energy-related jobs in Natchez. The two companies are partnering [...]
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